Brent McLemore

Assistant Director; Career Coach for Science, Technology & Health

Brent McLemore began serving as the Assistant Director and Career Coach for Science, Technology, and Health Career for Loyola University New Orleans’ Career Development Center in January of 2018. Before arriving at Loyola New Orleans, Brent oversaw career services at Carson-Newman University where he advised and coached students from all disciplines, coordinated comprehensive programs and career events, and taught courses regarding major and career exploration and career and personal development. A certified practitioner of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and the Strong Interest Inventory, Brent incorporates these assessments, among others, into his coaching and guidance of students.

Brent received both his B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with concentrations in History, Social Work, and Counselor Education and his M.S. in Counseling with an emphasis in Student Affairs Administration from Mississippi State University. Prior to his work in career services, Brent served in various roles of oversight and leadership in student activities and residence life. He brings with him to Loyola New Orleans almost a decade of professional experience in student development and higher education and is eager to employ this experience in service to his students and Loyola New Orleans.